If you think that carving pumpkins is icky you’re in the right place because we’ve got some unusual pumpkin decorating ideas without carving that both kids and grown ups will love!

I’ve never been too keen on carving pumpkins, it’s an awful lot of mess and effort and then they don’t ever last long. So this year I thought I’d see if there was a way to decorate with pumpkins without the guts and gore. And I found a whole stack of unusual pumpkin decorating ideas – without carving! And the no carve ideas I found will look gorgeous as part of your Fall decor at home, or as a party centrepiece or even for a Fall baby shower!

I found everything from confetti pumpkins and pumpkins made from bandanas to chalk painted pumpkins and even one that looks like a unicorn!

As always be sure to scroll all the way to the end so you don’t miss any of the great ideas. And don’t forget to pin your favourites as you go!

Kid Friendly Pumpkin Decorating Ideas

No carve pumpkins are perfect for decorating your home throughout the Fall, but what if the kids want to get involved too? These no carve ideas are perfect if your kiddos are squeamish and don’t like carving up their pumpkins, this way they don’t have to miss out on the fun!

Melted Crayon Pumpkin Craft

Ooh this one looks like fun for kids too… decorating a pumpkin by melting crayons on it! (via Dream a Little Bigger)

Marbled Indigo Pumpkins

Here’s a fabulous way to breathe some life into white painted pumpkins! The marbling effect is really striking and you could use whatever colour you liked, though I do love the indigo. (via Alice & Lois)

Galaxy Pumpkin – an Out of this World Jack-o-Lantern

We love galaxy DIY projects and this pumpkin is amazing! I love the addition of the constellations on the side! (via Dream a Little Bigger)

DIY Pun-kins

Cinderella Pumpkin

Oh my goodness. Which is the most infamous pumpkin in fairytale lore? Cinderella’s of course! This project will take a lot of time and patience but the end result is stunning. Perfect centerpiece for a princess birthday party! (via A Pumpkin and a Princess)

Glitter Decorated Pumpkins

And let’s finish up this amazing collection of pumpkin decorating ideas without carving with these fabulous glitter pumpkins! I love the pastel colours and think they scream Halloween baby shower centerpiece! (via I Heart Naptime)

No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Ideas

So many fun ideas in this post, but I think I love the one covered in giant sparkly gems the most! (via Ooly)

Pumpkin Decorating Ideas – Without Carving

Ok now we’ve done all the cute kid friendly pumpkin ideas let’s look at some grown up designs you can use to decorate your home for Halloween and Thanksgiving. You can use these no carve pumpkins as part of your table decorations or front porch decor.

DIY Confetti Pumpkins for Fall Decor!

These sparkly confetti pumpkins are so glamorous and you can use colours to match your decor or your party theme. They’d be great centerpieces for a Halloween baby shower or even a wedding! (via Made in a Day)

Pumpkin Floral Centerpiece

This pumpkin centerpiece is beautiful filled with Fall flowers. It’s surprisingly easy to make too. (via Home is Where the Boat is)

Fall Front Porch Pumpkins

Glitter Stalk Pumpkins

Oh these are just precious, and you can use whatever flowers you like to make the centerpiece. Another perfect idea for a Fall baby shower! (via Such Pretty Things)

DIY Dry Brushed Chalk Painted Pumpkins

Oooh if you love chalk paint crafts this is the no carve pumpkin decorating idea for you! You’ll be able to create the most stunning Fall centerpiece! (via Anderson + Grant)

How to Make Velvet Pumpkins

Oh my goodness your Fall mantelpiece is going to look stunning with a few of these velvet pumpkins on display! (via Create and Babble)

DIY Magnolia Pumpkin

This magnolia pumpkin is stunning and I love the addition of the message on the side. Hello Fall. (via Lolly Jane)

Unique Ways to Decorate Pumpkins

There’s a whole host of no carve decorating ideas here, but I am totally in love with that ModPodge flower one at the top of the picture! (via Sincerely, Sara D)

Country Bumpkin Halloween Bandana Pumpkin

Oh I love these bandana pumpkins! And they’re stuffed with fiberfill rather than a pumpkin which means they’d look great on your mantel, or on the sofa as a comfy little pillows! (via Sadie Seasongoods)

How to Paint Pumpkins

These painted pumpkins look fabulous as part of a Fall mantel display. (via Home Stories A to Z)

Fall Centerpiece with Chalk Painted Pumpkins

OOh back to chalk paint again for this stunning pumpkin centerpiece! (via unOriginal Mom)

DIY Painted Baseball Pumpkin

Here’s a great decorating idea if you’re a family of baseball fans, turn a pumpkin into a baseball! (via Life in Left Field)